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Former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka improves after suffering a "mild heart attack" this week, according to his agent Steve Mandell.
Ditka, 79, was playing golf in Florida when he got sick and was taken to the hospital, Fox said in Chicago on Friday.
"Coach Ditka had a mild heart attack earlier this week, doctors have inserted a pacemaker and he is doing much better," said Mandell, ESPN Network Manager. "He appreciates the surge of support and looks forward to coming back soon."
Ditka, who trained the Bears from 1982 to 1992 and the Saints from 1997 to 1999, has a history of heart problems. He also suffered a heart attack during the 1988 season.
According to WGN, Ditka "should be home in three or four days for her rehab".
Jarrett Payton, the son of Bears' great Walter Bears, tweeted that Ditka "is all right, he's Iron Mike … what are you waiting for?"
The story that Mike Ditka is in the hospital is true and just received confirmation that he is fine. He's Iron Mike … what are you waiting for? #Bear #Babies
– Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) November 24, 2018
Ditka excelled as a tight end for 12 seasons in the NFL and became the first tight member inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame (1988), but he achieved legendary coaching status in Chicago.
The Bears were 52-11 in the regular season from 1985 to 1988, and the 1985 team was as colorful as good, registering a 15-1 record en route to a 46-10 loss to the New England Patriots in the Super bowl.
Ditka also won two championships as a player: the 1963 NFL championship with the Bears and the 1972 Super Bowl with the Cowboys.
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